Aaron Rodgers gets HUGE cheers from the Madison Square Garden crowd after the New York Jets move
Aaron Rodgers gets a HUGE cheer from the Madison Square Garden crowd as he is introduced on the jumbotron during the New York Rangers game, days after sealing Jets move
Aaron Rodgers looks like he already loves New York life as he attended Saturday night’s Rangers playoff game against the New Jersey Devils at Madison Square Garden.
And if he had any doubts about how much his move has thrilled the city, he now knows exactly how hyped Jets fans are right now after receiving massive cheers when his face appeared on screen at MSG.
Rodgers, a four-time MVP, humbly looked through the reception before appearing to say “Let’s Go” to the camera.
The Rangers even shared the clip themselves on Twitter, saying, “GREAT CHOICE, AARON. Welcome to the best city in the world.’
The new Jets quarterback watched the playoff game along with new teammate Breece Hall and Allen Lazard, who, like Rodgers, has joined the Jets from the Green Bay Packers.
Aaron Rodgers looked humbled by his Saturday night welcome to Madison Square Garden
Rodgers was at MSG to watch the New York Rangers compete in the NHL playoffs
Connor McGovern and Tim Boyle were also on hand with the trio – Lazard, Hall and McGovern were even pictured in Rangers jerseys.
The Jets shared a photo of the group with the caption, “Boys night out.”
It comes as Rodgers’ new coach at the Jets, Robert Saleh, praised his short-term impact on the team.
“It was a fun week, a fun week,” he said, according to ESPN. “It’s a blessing to have Aaron here. We got a lot better this week – a lot better this week.
“We’re a very, very young team, especially offensively, and to see him and Nathaniel (Hackett) and the way they communicate with each other, he’s already made his presence felt in regards to meetings and input, just discussions about everything. the different things we try to accomplish by offending.
“He’s a great person, Aaron first of all. Just listen to him, there are little subtle things I won’t get into, but he definitely cares about people and you can tell by the way he talks to people. So we’re really lucky he’s here.’
Rodgers, 39, said at his Wednesday reveal that he wanted Super Bowl glory with the Jets — the team hasn’t gotten their hands on the Vince Lombardi trophy since 1969.
‘I am an old man. So I want to be part of a team that can win anything. I believe this is a place where we can pull it off,” Rodgers said of the Jets’ Super Bowl chances.
“I noticed when I came in this morning that the Super Bowl III trophy looks a little lonely. I really believe this is where I’m supposed to be.’
And after such a big welcome to MSG, Rodgers just needs to feel more confident that he made the right decision.